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Acer Aspire V3-471G User Manual

Acer Aspire V3-471G
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Aspire V3-471 & V3-471G
SERVICEGUIDE

Table of Contents

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Acer Aspire V3-471G Specifications

General IconGeneral
Battery6-cell Li-ion
ProcessorIntel Core i5-3210M
RAM4 GB DDR3
Storage500 GB HDD
Display14 inches, 1366 x 768
Operating SystemWindows 7 Home Premium
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce GT 630M

Summary

Revision History, Copyright, and Disclaimer

Revision History

Table detailing updates made to the service guide.

Copyright Information

Details Acer Incorporated's copyright and usage restrictions.

Disclaimer

States limitations on warranties and liability for the guide's content.

Conventions and General Information

Conventions Used in Manual

Explains warning symbols and typographical conventions used in the document.

General Information for Service Guide

Provides context on the scope of the service guide and regional variations.

Chapter 1: Hardware Specifications

Features Overview

Summarizes the key features of the computer's hardware components.

CPU Specifications

Details the specific Intel processors supported by the V3-471 and V3-471G models.

Display Specifications

Provides technical details for the 14" HD Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD.

Graphics Controller Details

Information on integrated Intel HD Graphics and discrete NVIDIA GeForce graphics.

Storage Options

Details supported hard disk drive capacities and multi-in-1 card reader formats.

Optical Media Drive Capabilities

Specifications for DVD Super-Multi and Blu-ray drives, including read/write speeds.

Wireless and Networking Interfaces

Information on WLAN, WPAN (Bluetooth), and LAN connectivity.

Power Adapter and Battery Specifications

Details the AC adapter's power rating and the battery's capacity and life.

Input and Output (I/O) Ports

Lists and describes all available input and output ports on the system.

Software Utilities

Lists pre-installed software for productivity, security, multimedia, and communication.

Notebook Tour and Component Identification

Visual guide to identify external and internal components of the notebook.

Keyboard and Touchpad Operation

Explains touchpad gestures and keyboard functions, including hotkeys.

System Specifications Tables

Comprehensive tables detailing computer specifications like dimensions, weight, and power.

System Board Chipset and Processor Details

Information on the core logic chipset and processor package details.

System Memory and Video Interface

Details on system memory configurations and video interface compatibility.

BIOS and Keyboard Specifications

Information on BIOS vendor, version, and keyboard type and features.

Hard Disk Drive and Optical Drive Specifications

Technical details for AVL hard disk drives and various optical disk drives.

LCD Panel and Graphics Controller Specifications

Detailed specifications for the 14" LCD panel and graphics controller capabilities.

LAN, Bluetooth, and Audio Specifications

Details on LAN interface, Bluetooth module, and audio codec amplifier.

System Power, Ports, and Indicators

Specifications for AC adapter, USB ports, HDMI port, camera, and system LEDs.

System Interrupt and DMA Specifications

Details on system DMA specifications and interrupt assignments.

System I/O Address Map

I/O address assignments for system functions and components.

Chapter 2: System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility Guide

Instructions on accessing and navigating the BIOS setup utility.

BIOS Information and Main Settings

Details on BIOS information, system time, date, and boot settings.

BIOS Security Features

Configuration options for setting supervisor, user, and HDD passwords.

BIOS Flash Utilities

Procedures for updating the system BIOS using DOS or Windows utilities.

Clearing BIOS Passwords

Steps to clear BIOS passwords and remove Insyde HDD/BIOS passwords.

Miscellaneous Tools Usage

Guide to using DMITools, UUIDTools, LAN MAC EEPROM, and Crisis Disk Recovery.

Chapter 3: Machine Maintenance Procedures

Introduction to Maintenance

Overview of the chapter, required tools, and general maintenance information.

Maintenance Flowchart

Visual guide to component removal and installation sequences for servicing.

Getting Started with Maintenance

Initial steps before starting any hardware component removal or installation.

Battery Pack Maintenance

Procedures for removing and installing the battery pack.

Base Door and WLAN Module Service

Steps for removing and installing the base door and WLAN module.

Memory (DIMM) and Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Service

Procedures for removing and installing DIMM modules and HDD.

Optical Disk Drive (ODD) and Palm Rest Cover Service

Steps for removing and installing the ODD and palm rest cover.

I/O Board and Keyboard Service

Procedures for removing and installing the I/O board and keyboard module.

Mainboard and Speaker Module Service

Steps for removing and installing the mainboard and speaker modules.

Thermal Module and CPU Processor Service

Procedures for removing and installing the thermal module and CPU processor.

LCD Module and DC-in Jack Service

Steps for removing and installing the LCD module and DC-in jack.

LCD Bezel and Camera Module Service

Procedures for removing and installing the LCD bezel and camera module.

LCD Panel and Cable Service

Steps for removing and installing the LCD panel and related cables.

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Introduction and General Information

Overview of troubleshooting common problems and general guidelines.

Power On and Display Issues

Diagnosing and resolving power-on, no display, and abnormal video problems.

Component Failure Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting steps for internal keyboard, touchpad, speaker, and microphone failures.

USB, Other Functions, and Intermittent Problems

Diagnosing issues with USB ports, other functions, and intermittent system hangs.

Post Codes and System Interrupts

Information on POST codes, system interrupt specifications, and I/O address maps.

Chapter 5: Jumper and Connector Locations

Mainboard Jumper and Connector Identification

Diagrams and lists identifying mainboard connectors and jumpers.

Clearing BIOS Passwords and Recovery

Procedures for clearing BIOS passwords and performing BIOS recovery.

BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk

Detailed steps for recovering BIOS firmware using a USB crisis disk.

Chapter 6: FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

System Exploded Diagrams

Visual diagrams showing the exploded view of system components.

FRU List and Part Numbers

Comprehensive list of Field Replaceable Units with associated Acer Part Numbers.

Screw List

List of screws used in the system, including size and Acer Part No.

Chapter 7: Model Definition and Configuration

Acer Aspire V3-471 Model Configurations

Detailed specifications and regional configurations for the V3-471 model.

Acer Aspire V3-471G Model Configurations

Detailed specifications and regional configurations for the V3-471G model.

CPU and LCD Model Cross-Reference

Table mapping models to their specific CPU and LCD panel configurations.

VGA Chip and VRAM Configuration Details

Table listing VGA chip models and VRAM configurations for various system models.

Memory and HDD Configuration Details

Table detailing memory configurations (slots, capacity) and HDD sizes for models.

ODD, Extra SW1, and Card Reader Configurations

Table specifying Optical Drive, Extra Software, and Card Reader options per model.

Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, and NB Chipset Configurations

Table detailing wireless LAN, Bluetooth, and NB Chipset configurations by model.

Battery, Adapter, and Camera Configurations

Table listing battery, adapter, and camera configurations for each model.

Chapter 8: Test Compatible Components

Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test

List of compatible components verified to work with Windows 7 environment.

Chapter 9: Online Support Information

Introduction to Online Support

Description of online technical support services and resources available from Acer.

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